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From €441.60
(approx. $495)
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The “diva” in CastaDiva Resort has two meanings: it refers to the opera star, Giuditta Pasta, who once lived there, and it refers to the way the staff and surroundings conspire to make all guests, maschio and femmina, feel special.

Let’s talk location first. The property overlooks Lake Como, always one of the world’s most desirable destinations, as the stately hotels and private homes dotting the shores will attest. Indeed, some of the buildings that constitute the CastaDiva date to the eighteenth century, others to the nineteenth.

And some elements are totally new. For example, a floating pool now extends into the lake. At night it transforms into a dancing fountain, set to arias. The huge spa includes a glass floor suspended over an ancient dock, as well as four VIP spa suites, dedicated to the four elements. Unsurprisingly, rooms and public spaces make the most of the spectacular views; they’re also draped in swooping fabrics and decorated with portraits of plump, bejeweled aristocracy. The décor evokes a genteel Beaux Arts vibe.

We should note too that all bedrooms are soundproof, particularly important if a fellow guest decides to act like a diva, in addition to being treated like one. If you really need privacy, opt for one of the two residential villas, nestled within the botanic park that encompasses the resort.

Not one but two gourmet restaurants feature nouveau Italian, although exclusive chef and butler service can be arranged. Guests pay a fee to use the wellness center, including the salt therapy area, Turkish bath, and two types of saunas, Mediterranean and Finnish.

Please note: CastaDiva Resort & Spa is open seasonally, March through January.